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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-31

Now insert this tube in cup of stagnant
water, and the water will readily enter it,
rising, perhaps, several inches above the sur
face of the water in the cup "a in Fig. p.
Hold the tube (B) before you No larger
than hair of your head and the bore much
smaller. Is it possible there are living Great
ures in that small space'
Place the tube under the microscope, and
lo many curious creature dsporting itself
In as much space as a man would have in a
wide street of a city Gin Fig. %. These have
been seen where it would take at least score
Of them placed end to end to make a chain
long enough to reach across the space in the
| tube
How large are they? Hold up the glass
thread before your eyes and consider. 1t is
small, the bore is smaller and they are
twenty, perhaps fifty, times smaller still.
| Yet each is a perfect creature, with organ
lied structure, and organs adapted for vari'
GUS functions. How large is ones mouth,
foot, heel? Where is the limit?
Tis said that all the larger feas have lesser fieas
to bite 'em,
And these In turn have smaller f1eas. and so ad
infntum
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-31

American Beef Packer-Well, what's the
matter now?
Jobbers Agent-Matter enough. The Lon
don firm represent are contractors for the
English army, and you've got them into peck
Of trouble.
allow SOL"
Zone of the soldiers at Aldershot found an
old brier wood pipe in the can of American
beef issued to him, and made complaint"
@See here; do you Englishmen think we're
going to pack new meerschaum and a
pound of Lone Jack in every can of American
beefl Well fight first. Omaha World.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-31
Contributions Asked.

Jemlma Lane Irwin was born April 81
1886, on San Jacinto day. She is the
daughter of Col. M. B. Irwin, of Milan
county, and he is over seventy years old
She is said to be the youngest child of q
Texas veteran of 1886. At the last meeting
of the Texas Veteran association she was
adopted as the daughter of the organiza-
ton. The family is poor, and it is pro-
posed to raise fund to care for this
child. Contributions sent to Maj. A. Def
fenbaugh, treasurer of the Texas Veter.
an association, at Austin, will be grateful
ly received and properly applied.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-31
A Princelv Gift.

NEW YORK, March 26.--When at the sale of A.
T. Stewards collection of paintings last night,
Rosa Bonheur's famous work, 1.-THE Horse Fair, "
for the round sum of St3'O0o, much speculation
was INDUCED in as to who was the
real purchaser, back of him. Sur
George Stamford. of California, was the pur-
chaser, and another that the French govern
ment had secured the great picture. The actual
pure haser is revealed tonight in the person of
Cornelius Vanderbilt, who presents it with his
compliments to the Metropolitan museum of art,
where 1t will always be accessible to the pubic.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-31
FIa. 1-pRAw1Na THE TupE.

A drop of apparently clear water placed
on glass slide and put under the objeo'
tive, will cause wonder and establishment
when the mutitudes of animalcular life are
brought to view There they are, swimming,
twisting, standing, but how large are theyi
Don't know, because there is nothing to COM
pare them with. Take a piece of soft glass
tubing and soften it in the flame of a gas OF
alcohol lamp, and then draw it out into a
very fine thread, which will be a capillary
tube see Fig. y. That it is tube may be
proved by inserting one end in water and
blowing into the other end, when minute
bubbles will rise.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-31
DrilIing Holes I'm Glass plates.

An experimenter tells Of his successful ex-
perience I'm drilling holes three-sixteenths Of
an inch in diameter through glass plates aaout
one-eighth Of an inch thick, by the use Of an
ordinary bow drill, with spirits Of turpentine
as lubricant. The holes were drilled from
one side until the point Of the drill just pune
tured the opposite side of the glass; then the
glass was turned over and the holes finished
by drilling from the opposite side.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-31
AsnpunNuAM. Mass. Jan. is, 1885.

have been very sick over two years. They all
gave me up az past cure tried the most skillful
physicians, but they did not reach the verse part
The lungs and heart would fill up every night and
distress me, and my throat was very bad. ! told
my children should never die in peace till tried
Hop Bitters. When had two bottles they helped
me very much indeed. When had taken two more
bottles was well. There was a lot of sick folks
here who have seen how they cured me, and they
used them and were cured and feel as thankful as
do that there lie 80 valuable medicine made
Your truly, Miss JULIA G. CUsHINa
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-31

"Why do you wear your low necled dress
30 the tbeatrep asked sensible woman Of her
butterfly sister. ITO please the men, of
course" was the vain reply. And don't you
think you would succeed better" said tho
other, aif you removed your hat instead Of
your waistf-- The Judge.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-31
If Catches a Fellow,

Professor N. F. Shaler has an article in
Scribner's on "The Stability of the Earth. "
We have not examined the professors the
cries vet; but we have sat down on this mum
dane sphere several times with more en-
phasis than grace, and are of the opinion that
it is stable to an unqualified and disgusting
degree -Washington Ratchet.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-31
Bucklen's Arn1ca Salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores, ulcers, saltrheum fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains
corns, and all skin eruptions, and pos
itively cures piles, or no pay required. 1t
is garanteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price, % cents per
box. For sale by Morley Bros.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-31
Deep Sea Wonders

Exist in thousands of forms, but are ,urpasset
by the marves of invention. Those who are In
need of profitable work that be done while liv
ing at Tome should at once send their address t.
6allett q Co, Portland, Maine, and receive free
full information how either sex, of all ages, car
earn from s. to 1926 per day and upwards wherever
they live You are started free Capital not err
quired. Some have made over $50 in single day
at this work. All succeed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-31
Scales I'm a Steam Boiler.

The very best way to prevent scales in
steam boiler, says one who has tried it, is to
use feed water heater that will deposit tho
scale by raising the temperature Of the water
In the heater high enough to liberate the
soluble matter before the water gets into the
boiler Nobody ever heard Of dragged
sheets" on a heater. We see one every day
OH boilers. Don't let the scale in and it won't
trouble yot
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-31

Ex-Mayor Latrobe, Baltimore, Nd, says
the best cough medicine is Red Star Cough
Cure. DR.. Samuel X. Cox, d. D., of Wash
ington, d. c., after a careful analysis, pro-
nounced it purely vegetable, and most
excellent for throat troubles. Price, TWEEN
ty-fve cents bottle.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-31
A BAD NASAL ORGAN.

For over four years have been great sufferer
from terrible form of Nasal Catarrh l was
greatly annoyed with constant roaring in my
head, and my hearing became very much impaired.
The discharge from my nose was profuse and
very offensive, and my general health impaired
| tried most all prominent ply sicians, but they
did not cure me, and / used various advertised
preparations without benefit.
One day CHANGED to read remarkable article
written by prominent citizen of Athens Ga 4,
stating that he had been permanently cured by the
use of eight bottles of B. B. B-Botanic Blood
Balm. Being skeptical on the subject, wrote to
him on the subject and received most encouraging
answer to- the effect that he had been cured iong
enough to be thoroughly satisfied that return of
the disease would ensue.
then cent to the drug store of T. E Smith 81
Bro, and purchased B. B., and to my utter as
constituent and satisfaction, the use of ten bottles
has restored my general health, stopped the roar
ing sensation, entirely healed and cured the nasal
catarrh and l am proud to recommend blood
remedy with such powerful curative properties.
shall continue it's use little longer, and feel
confident that will he entirely cured of of the
most obstinate cases of nasal catarrh in the coun-
try.
The business men of our town know of my case.
N c. EDWARDS,
Lampasas Springs, Texas, May /, 1886
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-31
SCIENCE AND PROGRESS.
REMARKABLE SALT BED IN SOUTH
WESTERN LOUISIANA.

A Snow Melting Machine That Disposes
of the Snow in the Roads Where
1t Falls-Dimensions of Anirnalcules
Found in Stagnant Waters,
A method is described in The Scientific
American which has proven useful in giving
students of the microscope some adequate
idea of the dimensions of animalcules found
IN stagnant water.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-31
Story of a Postal Card.

was effected with kidney and urinary Trouble
"For twelve yearsln
After trying all the doctors and patent medicines
could hear of, used two bottles of Hop
"Bitters:"
And am perfectly cured. l keep it
"All the timeln
Respectfully, B. F. BoorH, Salisbury, Tenn.
May 4, 1883.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-31

Ladies, don't suffer, waiting until your
Doctor has run up a bill discharge him and
take DR.. Dromgoole's English Female
Bitters. You will soon be regular and in
good health.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-31
Warrants for the Boodlers.

CHICAGO, March 26.-It is learned this morning
that the grand jury returned additional "boodle"
indictments last night against Elisha A. Robinson,
great many contracts for the county, and against
c. l.. Forey, warden of the county infrmary.
They are liable TO be arrested at any moment.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-31
Duplex Principle i'm TeIegrApny.

The duplex principle has been successfully
adapted to the Phelps system of inductiye
telegraphy, so that messages may be sent to
and from moving trains in the ordinary
manner without interfering with the trans
mission Of messages by injunction. With
this Improvement, single line Is all that Is
required for both train and ordinary teleg
raphy
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-31
THE New Deal.

BALTIMORE, March 26-Nothing new has tran.
spired in relation to the Baltimore 81 Ohio railroad
deal since the return of Mr.. Garrett from Phila-
delphia He was seen this afternoon, but still re.
fnses TO talk There is very little doubt here that
the deal lie accomplished as far as possible. The
outside parties.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-31
An Illinois Idea.

An eminent Italian has just discovered that
fish are fond of music. We were aware of
that fact long ago. When we lived near the
creek the fish used to come out on the banks
and stick up their ears to hear us sing. New
man llls.) Independent.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-31
Race Declarad OFF.

Los Angeles, Cal, March 26 Oliver X, who ia
booked to trot match with Harry Wilkes for &c.
600, April q at San Francisco, showed tenderness
of his fore leg. The injury s not considered seri
GUS, but he will not be in racing condition for q
month The race, therefore, is off Oliver Ks
owner pays the forfeit.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-31

GENTS Your Hop Bitters have been of great
value to was laid up with typhoid fever for over
two months and could getno relief until tried your
any one in feeble health, | cordially recommend
them j. @. SToETzEL,
b3S Fulton street, Chicago, Ill.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-31
Baby Saved.

We are so thankful to cay that eur nursing baby
permanently cured of dangerous and protracted
constipation and irreguarity of the bowels by the
of Hop Bitters by its nursing mother, which at
the same time restored her to perfect health and
strength.-The Parents, Rochester, N. Y.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-31
$4,000 Lost.

"a tour to Europe that cost me $4,000, done less
"good than one bottle of Hop Bitters; they also
cured my wife Of fifteen years nervous weakness,
''sleeplessness and dyspepsia. r. M, Au-
burn, N. Y.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-31

"Monroe, Mich. Sept, 25th, 1885. SRI have
been taking Hop Bitters for Inflammation "of kid
neys and bladder. 1t has done for me "what four
physicians failed to do-cure me. The effect of the
Bitters seemed like magic 10 me.
w. L. CARTER
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-31

"My little sickly, puny baby, was changed into
a great bouncing boy, and was raised from sick
bed by using Hop Bitters short time"
YOUNG MOTHER
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-31
OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL a. GREAT
NORTHERN RAILROAD COMPANY.

OFFItb VI INTERNATIONAL % OHEAT I
NORTHERN RAILROAD COMPANY.
PALESTINE, TEXAS, Feb. ID, 1887.
NOTICE Is hereby given that the Regular An
nual Meeting of the Board OF Directors of the
International and Great Northern Railroad Com
pany Will be held at the Office of the Company, at
Palestine, Texas, on Monday, April 4, 1887, at II
pany, for the transaction OF such business as may
come before the meeting.
Notice 10 hereby given, that the Regular Annual
Meeting OF the Stockholders of the international
and Great Northern Railroad Company will be held
at the office of the Company, at Palestine, Texas.
on Monday, April 4th, 1887, at y o'clock,
noon, pursuant to the Bylaws of
the Company, for the purpose of electing Board
OF Directors to serve for the ensuing year. and for
the transaction Of such other business may come
before the meeting ID. s. II. SMITH,
Secretary.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-31

"Luddington, Mich, Feb. =, 1885, have sold
Hop Bitters for ten years. and there" is no medi-
complaints and all diseases incident to this mala
rial climate. ii. Il. ALEXANDER.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-31
Can Yon Answer This ?

Is there person living who ever saw case of
ague, bilious fever, nervousness or neuralgia, OF
any disease of the stomach, liver or kidneys that
Hop Bittere will not curey
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-31
BRApFoRp, Pa, MAY 8. 1888

1t has cured me of several diseases such as ner-
vousnees, sickness at the stomach, monthly
troubles, etc. have not eeen sick day in years,
them, MRS FANNIE GRELN.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-31

Unhealthy or inactive kidneys cause gravel,
"Brights disease, rheumatism and horde of other
serious and fatal diseases, which can be prevented
with Hop Bitters," If taken In time
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-31

"My Mother says Hop Bitters is the only thing
that will keep her from severe attacks of paralysis
and headache Ed. Oswego SUM-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-31
CantataS for Flower Time!

Teachers of Juvenile Singing Glasses do not
need to re told of the intense interest and enthu-
siasm which attends the bringing out of new
Cantata. The following are new, bright
pretty and easily given. Commence in time to
prepare them.
VOICES OFNATURF, operatta.
FOREST JUBILEE BAND. N. B. Sargent.
NEW FLORA'S FESTIVAL, Bradbury.
Arranged by j. G. johnson
MERRY COMPANY, or Cadets Picnic.
Collin Coz;
Price of each book, 40 cts, or $500 per doz.
The first two books are by a nature and music
lever, who fills them with very sweet songs of
birds, flowers, insects, etc. Floras Festival,
doubled in size, and with minute directions, will
surely be success, as will, in another way, the
Merry Company"
Our new edition of VOICES OF PRAISE, 40
cts, or 81 20 per doz.) by Rev. c.. L. Hutchins, is
cordially commended to all who wish Sunday
school Song Book of the highest character.
! schools, Academies and Seminaries are always
safe in adopting the carefully compiled school
song books of Ditson & Co. We recommend for
the higher schools, Song Greeting go cts.) and
hoyal singer 90 cts.) for grammar schools, Song
BELLS 10 cts), and for primary schools, Gems for
Little Singers (30c)
Any book mailed for retail Price.
OLIVER DITSON & CO., BOSTON.
Oh DrTsoN & Co.,
eo1 Broadway, New York.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-31

If afflicted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-31
BLOOD OF A TEXAN,

For six years l hava been afflicted with blood
poison, which continued to increase, while phyei-
clans were attempting to cure me.
One bottle of B, B. has made me feel like
new man, and am now rapidly recovering
W. II. DAVIS
San Marcos, Texas, May 3, 1886.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-31

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-31
MONEY.

VLTANTED-Fence contracts. Parties wanting
w wire fence built will do well to write Kroe-
ger Bros, Fence Contractors, box IS, Round
Mountain, Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-31

T AND MORTGAGE BANK OF TEXAS, limit
IL ed,negotiates loans and lien notes from 81, 900,
upwards on favorable terms, without delay. q. II.
Silliman, manager, Masonic Temple, Austin.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-31

Bad Blood at Brunswick, Ga
have tried B. 3 B. aud found it great thing
for the blood [ also had Rheumatic Pains and
the use of one bottle of B. B. B. has done the work,
but will finish up on the second bottle as a
clincher May God spread it to every one is my
prayer. W. X. ELLIS.
Brunswick, Ga, April IS, 1885.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-31

w DIRK FOR ALL. $40 q week and expenses
w paid. Valuable outfit and particulars free.
v. Vickery, Augusta, Maine.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-03-31

T,OR sALE-oId papers in lots Of 100 at CSC per
II lot. Inquire at STArKsNAN Office.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1887-03-02
4---AcrOstical DecapitatiOns.

1-Behead an aromatic herb and
leave a period of time.
2-Behead without company and
leave desolate.
3-Behead a disguise and leave to
make inquiry.
4-Behead moving about and leave
to move about.
5-Behead mother-of- pearl and leave
an area of land.
6-Behead to braid and leave a con-
test of speed.
7-Behead to linger about and leave
a contest of speed.
S-Behead to soar aloft and leave to
soar aloft.
9-Behead to make humble and
leave the foundation of anything.
10-Behead something used to make
horses 90 faster and leave a kind of
wood.
11-Behead loaded and leave the
name of gulf.
12-Behead a mans name and leave
the nickname of noted man who was
once poor printer.
13-Behead close by and leave a part
of the head.
The removed letters, taken in order,
form the name of a heroine in series
of humorous books. MARY b.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1887-03-02

pies, and from the hay-loft watched the
merry group at play on the lawn, try
ing to think it very nice not TO be eX-
pected to help about the chores.
But, as he lay awake after going to
bed, restless and trife hungry, he be-
gan to wonder if his bargain was alto
gether satisfactory one. He recalled
something he had heard his mother say
about it being impossible for any one
to live unto himself or to escape the
duties and responsibilities owed by each
to others, and that all peace and har-
mony and happiness depend upon the
goodwill and cheeriness and loving
kindness with which these duties are
performed He fell asleep thinking he
would probably not try his new plan
longer than the week be had spoken of.
The clothing kept slipping from his
unmade bed, causing him much dis
comfort as the GOODNESS of the autumn
night settled down. He awoke at the
sound of the breakfast bell to keen
perception of the delightful smells of
mutton chops, buckwheat cakes, and
other good things.
Well,n he exclaimed, jumping up,
I'm not going to live another day on
apples, if l know myself. After all, !"
he went on, as he dressed himself,
/" it's mean and sneaking thing to try
to shirk things. l get all want to
eat, and good, too" Che shifted eagerly
as the appetizing smell came strongeD;
"and it's pity if l can't do little to
help on"
lie was out and had the leaves raked
before breakfast, at which he appeared
with glowing color and sidelong
glance at mamma.
81 think I've tried it long enough,
mamma" he said, with smile. 81 be-
lieve I'll do chores and board with you,
if you'll take me back"
81 will" said mamma, passing him
the hot cakes.-Sunday-School Times
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1887-03-02
Joy Ending i'm Sorrow.

In western city, twenty years ago,
l went to make call on my pastor, and
found him seated on the steps of the
piazza, which was customary thing
for a summers evening. After the
usual salutations, he said, Pm in
very excited state this evening. | re-
ceived letter to-day that made my
heart beat with joy; it was from an old
friend and college companion, from
whom | have not heard for years, and
he announces his intention of visiting
me. ] thought he was in India" The
visitor arrived in due time, and made the
minister's house his home, for he was
gentleman of unbounded hospitality.
Matters went on apparently very
smoothly and happily, but the question
began to be asked among the congre-
CATION, Why does the sweet face of our
pastors wife look so careworn and the
reason remained mystery, as she
always, in answer to inquiry, said, " L
am perfectly we'll" One Sabbath fore
noon when the people were seated in
their pews, and it being time for the
services to commence, and no pastor
present, the congregation grew anxious
and restless. One of the deacons went
to the minister's wife, who was also in
her pew, to inquire if there was any
thing wrong. NO" she said, "we
started together, and he forgot some
thing and turned back" The deacon
went Immediately in search, and found
him in his chamber complaining of in
disposition. His college friend whom
he loved and longed to see had proved
his ruin, and the drinking usages of
the old college days were secretly re-
newed, and the minister had not the
power to resist. He was a gentleman
of warm and tender feelings, with sem
sibilities as keen as that of women.
OH the terrific power of this fearful
habit enslaving the individual and the
strong need of every young man enter
ing college being pledged for temper
ance. Temperance should be the iron
clad creed " of to-day. Intemperance
is the curse of the country, and is as
terrible as the leprosv of Naaman. But
to return to the subject of the sketch.
There existed such a strong attachment
between him and his people that the
matter was kept quiet as much as pos
sible, and no more traces OF the de-
stroyer were seen while he remained
with them. He was an able preacher
and very persuasive, and on his receiv-
ing a call to another pastorate, he ac-
cepted it, which he filled for only a
short time, as the old appetite asserted
its mastery and finally he was deposed.
He tried another profession, and lived
but very short time, leaving behind
him beautiful wife and two lovely
children. What can be said of this
fearful habit that enslaves the man,
ruins the character, dethrones reason,
sweeping over the land like a burning
torrent of destruction. There is no
wall of prevention but prohibition
Boston Traveller.